Trump Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

Ceasefire Agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire. The truce is scheduled to take place from May 9 until May 11.

According to the U.S. president, the agreement was reached following his request to the leaders of both nations. Trump shared the announcement via social media, including a post on Truth Social.

Terms and Prisoner Swap

The ceasefire includes a suspension of all "kinetic activity" between the two warring parties.

In addition to the cessation of hostilities, the agreement includes a prisoner exchange. President Trump stated that the swap will involve 1,000 prisoners from each country.

Context of the Truce

The timing of the ceasefire coincides with the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Reuters reports that the window from May 9 to May 11 was selected to mark the end of World War Two for the Russians.

The announcement follows a period of tension where Russia and Ukraine accused one another of violating separate ceasefires previously declared by each side to cover the celebrations of the Soviet victory.